Ice Preparation Device

Abstract

An ice maker comprises a frame ( 15 ) and a tray ( 1 ) pivotable in the frame ( 15 ) about an axis. At least one compartment ( 4 ) is formed in the tray ( 1 ) and the tray ( 1 ) is provided with an electric heating device ( 13 ).

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       20 . An ice maker comprising a frame and a tray which is pivotable in the frame about an axis and in which at least one compartment is formed, wherein the tray includes an electric heating device. 
   
   
       21 . The ice maker according to  claim 20 , wherein a flexible connecting line connects the tray with the frame and supplies the heating device. 
   
   
       22 . The ice maker according to  claim 21 , wherein the connecting line extends in a curve around the pivot axis of the tray. 
   
   
       23 . The ice maker according to  claim 21 , wherein the axis is defined by a shaft section and that the connecting line extends at a radial spacing around the shaft section. 
   
   
       24 . The ice maker according to  claim 23 , further comprising a hollow winding core surrounding the shaft section and the connecting line extending at a radial spacing around the hollow winding core. 
   
   
       25 . The ice maker according to  claim 24 , wherein the winding core is arranged eccentrically. 
   
   
       26 . The ice maker according to  claim 24 , wherein the winding core is detented to the drum. 
   
   
       27 . The ice maker according to  claim 21 , wherein the curve of the connecting line is received in a drum. 
   
   
       28 . The ice maker according to  claim 27 , wherein the drum is mounted at the tray. 
   
   
       29 . The ice maker according to  claim 28 , wherein the winding core is detented to the drum. 
   
   
       30 . The ice maker according to  claim 29 , wherein an intermediate piece of the connecting line extending continuously from the tray to the frame is clamped between the tray and an arm radially protruding from the winding core. 
   
   
       31 . The ice maker according to  claim 30 , wherein the arm has a hollow profile for fixing the intermediate piece in radial direction. 
   
   
       32 . The ice maker according to  claim 31 , wherein an arm radially protruding from the winding core extends between a connecting point of the line at the tray and a movable part of the line. 
   
   
       33 . The ice maker according to  claim 22 , wherein the curve goes around at least half the pivot axis. 
   
   
       34 . The ice maker according to  claim 21 , further comprising a temperature sensor connected with the connecting line. 
   
   
       35 . The ice maker according to  claim 20 , wherein the compartments include partition walls having upper edges and at least partially defining openings, the tray being pivotable between an upright setting, in which the upper edges of the partition walls extend horizontally, and an emptying setting, in which the openings of the compartments face downwardly. 
   
   
       36 . The ice maker according to  claim 20 , wherein the compartments include partition walls having upper edges and at least partially defining openings, the tray being pivotable between an upright setting, in which the upper edges of the partition walls extend horizontally, and a tilted setting, in which the compartments communicate via the upper edges of the partition walls. 
   
   
       37 . The ice maker according to  claim 20 , further comprising several compartments including partition walls having upper edges and at least partially defining openings, the compartments being arranged in a number of rows parallel to the pivot axis and a wall extending above the upper edges of partition walls separating the compartments of a row from one another is formed at a longitudinal side of each row of compartments and at least a part of the transverse sides thereof. 
   
   
       38 . The ice maker according to  claim 20 , wherein the tray is coupled to a motor by way of an eccentric mechanism. 
   
   
       39 . The ice maker according to  claim 20 , wherein the compartments each have the form of a segment of a body of rotation.